October in Valletta averages highs of 24 °C (76 °F) and lows of 20 °C (68 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 11 h 12 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 24 °C (76 °F).
October weather in Valletta at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Valletta?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. October is usually shoulder season in Valletta: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in October 2026
No public holidays fall in October 2026 in Malta, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Valletta in October
October's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Upper Barrakka Gardens — noon gun salute outdoors
- Three Cities by water taxi outdoors
- Mdina — the silent city outdoors
- Blue Lagoon on Comino — go early outdoors
- St John's Co-Cathedral — Caravaggio inside indoors
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum — book weeks ahead indoors
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 24 °C (76 °F) in October. outdoors
Where to stay: Valletta itself for history; Sliema or St Julian's for the seafront and nightlife.
What to pack for Valletta in October
- Light layers for the day.
- Swimwear.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Valletta costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €55–120 | €140–280 |
Excluding flights. October is usually shoulder season in Valletta: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 22° / 14° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 22° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Dubrovnik | 21° / 13° | 9 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Valletta?
By the numbers, October is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 24 °C (76 °F) and about 5 rainy days. October is usually shoulder season in Valletta: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are April, May, June, September.
How warm is Valletta in October?
Average highs are 24 °C (76 °F) and lows 20 °C (68 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 24 °C (76 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Valletta in October?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 54 mm in total. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Valletta.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.